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ANKARA, TURKEY / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2024 / GEN Pharmaceuticals (GENIL.IS), a leading Turkish pharmaceutical company, has announced the positive results of its Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of its investigational drug, GN-037 topical cream , in treating mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. The findings were presented at Amsterdam’s European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) 2024 Congress . GEN Pharmaceuticals GEN Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Facility This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study involved 190 patients across 19 clinical centers in Türkiye. Patients were treated with GN-037 , clobetasol 17-propionate , or placebo twice daily for four weeks, followed by an additional four-week observation period. The study demonstrated GN-037’s statistically significant superiority in reducing psoriasis symptoms compared to placebo, positioning it as a promising new treatment option for psoriasis patients worldwide. Key Findings: The GN-037 Phase 2 trial met the primary endpoint: treatment success,defined as the percentage of patients with at least a 2-grade improvement in Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) score and achieving an IGA score of 0 or 1. 37.9% of patients treated with GN-037 achieved treatment success at week four compared to 9.1% in the placebo group ( P =0.006 ). GN-037 demonstrated significant improvements in reducing erythema (57.6%, P =0.008) , plaque elevation (72.7%, P =0.001) , and scaling (80.3%, P =0.006) compared to placebo. 31.8% of patients in the GN-037 group achieved at least a 75% reduction in PASI , compared to 6.1% in the placebo group ( P =0.009 ). No new safety concerns emerged with similar treatment-emergent adverse events across all arms. Abidin Gülmüş , Chairman of GEN, stated: “We are thrilled to announce the positive results of our Phase 2 clinical trial. We believe GN-037 offers new hope for the global psoriasis community.” Nadir Ulu, MD, PhD , Vice President of R&D, added: “Our Phase 2 trial results highlighted GN-037’s potential to improve patient outcomes significantly, and it may provide a novel, well-tolerated treatment option for patients with mild to moderate plaque psoriasis.” About GEN: Founded in 1998, GEN is Türkiye’s leading speciality pharmaceutical company. It is focused on developing innovative therapies across multiple therapeutic areas, with significant R&D investments and a commitment to advancing global healthcare. GEN actively works in both in-licensing and out-licensing business models. GEN partners with leading global pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative therapies and rare solutions to communities in its countries. It also develops and produces highly demanded and competitive therapeutic products in its GMP-certified manufacturing facility to bring therapy solutions required in international markets. For more information, visit . For inquiries: Bulutay GÜNEŞ , Head of Corporate Brand, b.gunes@genilac.com Ali KETENCİOĞLU , Investor Relations Manager, a.ketencioglu@genilac.com Contact Information Bulutay Güneş Head of Corporate Brand b.gunes@genilac.com Ali Ketencioğlu Investor Relations Manager a.ketencioglu@genilac.com SOURCE: GEN Pharmaceuticals View the original press release on newswire.com.